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Pediatric Obesity Interventions

Overview. Obesity in childrenEfficacious lifestyle interventions Family-Based Treatment of Severe Pediatric Obesity Obesity Prevention Trial. Definition of Obesity. Obesity refers to an excess of adiposity that increases the risk for medical morbidity Body weight in excess of a standard weigh

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Pediatric Obesity Interventions

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    1. Pediatric Obesity Interventions Marsha D. Marcus, Ph.D. June 7, 2007

    2. Overview Obesity in children Efficacious lifestyle interventions Family-Based Treatment of Severe Pediatric Obesity Obesity Prevention Trial

    3. Definition of Obesity Obesity refers to an excess of adiposity that increases the risk for medical morbidity Body weight in excess of a standard weight has been the most common index of obesity However, overweight does not always reflect adiposity, especially in children In children there is wide variability in growth ranges, and actuarial data linking specific weight levels with morbidity risk are not availableIn children there is wide variability in growth ranges, and actuarial data linking specific weight levels with morbidity risk are not available

    4. There is now consensus that Body Mass Index [BMI; weight (kg)/height (m)2] is the most desirable index of adiposity in children BMI is strongly associated with other measures of fatness BMI is clearly associated with medical morbidity and persistence of obesity into adulthood

    5. The National Center for Health Statistics provides pediatric growth charts that provide age and sex specific norms for BMI http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts

    6. Definition of Obesity

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